The Tragedy of the Commons Will Be Evident When a Growing

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Multiple Choice

The Tragedy of the Commons will be evident when a growing number of sheep grazing on the town commons leads to a destruction of the grazing resource.To correct for this problem,the town could

• A) allow individual shepherds to chose their own flock sizes.
• B) internalize the externality by subsidizing the production of sheep's wool.
• C) auction off a limited number of sheep-grazing permits.
• D) wait until the market corrects the problem.

Identify gender biases and their consequences in professional and social contexts.

Recognize the role of societal norms in legitimizing prejudices over time.

Understand the effect of social roles and stereotypes on gender discrimination in the workforce.

Understand the concept of attribution theory in the context of sex-stereotyping.

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Definitions:

Plasmodial Slime Molds

Organisms that exist as a single, large cell with multiple nuclei, moving and feeding in amoeboid fashion.

Amoeboid-Like

Resembling or having the characteristics of an amoeba, especially in the ability to change shape or move by protruding pseudopodia.

Parabasilids

Parabasilids are a group of protozoa, mostly symbiotic or parasitic, with a distinct structure known as the parabasal body, associated with the Golgi apparatus.

Mitochondria

Organelles within cells that produce energy through cellular respiration, often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell.